Four US mayors talk to Courtney Fingar and Karen E Thuermer about the importance of attracting biotech investment and what it means to their cities.
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All change in the biotech industry
The biomedical industry continues to change its shape across the world, with the traditional giants such as California coming under threat from up-and-coming hubs in emerging economies such as Wuxi in China.
The recession has not stopped the biotech boom
Biotechnology is riding out the recession as investment in the sector hits new highs.
Wallonia makes waves
The Wallonia region of Belgium is making a big impression on the global biotech sector, with Biowin, its health cluster, leading the way.
Innovation central
Missouri has established itself as a leader in life sciences and biotechnology – boasting of the world’s leading R&D centres in this field.
Missouri provides home comforts
With a rich history in life science research, excellent transport infrastructure and a skilled workforce, Missouri is a natural base for progressive companies involved in medical supplies and biotechnology.
Geron Corporation works towards better medicine
US biotech company Geron Corporation has every reason to believe its work in stem cell and cancer research will be as groundbreaking as the Roslin Institute’s creation of cloned sheep dolly back in 1997.
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